Wellness Coordinator – Senior Living
$14.50–$18.85/hour | Full-Time Days
Elm Crest Senior Living Community | Harlan, IA
Elm Crest Senior Living Community is hiring an Activity Aide to support engaging and meaningful recreational programming across our senior living community. This is a full-time, day-shift opportunity with competitive pay, strong benefits, and a mission-driven culture.
If you are passionate about enriching the lives of older adults and creating meaningful daily experiences for residents, we’d love to meet you.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive Pay: $14.50–$18.85 per hour (credit given for experience)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm with a rotating weekend schedule
- Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in residents’ lives every day
- Supportive Team Culture: Develop meaningful relationships with residents and team members
- Growth Opportunities: Training and resources to support your professional development
- Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours
What You’ll Do
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and leading recreational, social, and wellness activities for residents
- Support residents’ emotional, physical, cognitive, and social well-being through engaging programming
- Work closely with the Life Enrichment Director to create meaningful resident experiences
- Encourage participation and build positive relationships with residents and families
- Assist with group activities, special events, outings, and holiday programming
- Prepare activity materials, supplies, and room setups as needed
- Support residents across all levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing
- Maintain activity documentation and attendance records as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to work scheduled weekdays and rotating weekends
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, energetic, and resident-focused approach
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, or senior living preferred
- Experience working with older adults preferred
- Creative and team-oriented mindset
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ready to Apply?
Join a community where your work helps create joy, connection, and meaningful moments for residents every day.
Apply today to become an Activity Aide at Elm Crest Senior Living Community.
Skills Required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to work scheduled weekdays and rotating weekends
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, energetic, and resident-focused approach
- Previous experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, or senior living
- Experience working with older adults
- Creative and team-oriented mindset
What We Do
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization that provides senior living services and creates healthy Christian communities empowering older adults, families, and people with disabilities.
